Zurich Airport

Departure and security
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Ensuring your maximum security. The primary
concern of Zurich Airport and all airlines is to
provide the greatest level of security both on the
ground and in the air. Airport security standards
are based on international guidelines.
Fundamentally forbidden
The following objects may not be transported in carry-on
luggage or luggage that is checked in: *
Only permitted in checked-in luggage
The following objects may only be transported in luggage
that is checked in. *
*List is incomplete *List is incomplete
Ideal preparation for checking in
• Pack only what is absolutely necessary in your carry-on luggage.
• If you purchase goods before checking in, especially products that
contain liquids, also pack these in the luggage that you intend to
hand in at the check-in counter.
• Be sure to check whether your airline has special security measures
that must be followed.
Security requirement for carry-on luggage
• Liquids may only be taken through the security checks in small
amounts.
• Products that contain fluids, gels or similar substances may only
be packed in carry-on luggage in containers that do not exceed
100 ml (= 1 deciliter) and must be packed in a transparent, re-sealable
1-liter plastic bag.
• Only 1 plastic bag per person may
be packed in the carry-on luggage.
The bag must be re-sealable
with a pressure or zip seal.
• Medicines (e.g. insulin, eye drops,
etc.) and special foods (e.g. baby
food) that are needed during the
flight may be transported outside
the plastic bag.
• Transfer passengers will receive
specific information from their
respective airline or on the airline’s
website.
Security check
• To avoid waiting times, make
sure that you put metallic objects
such as coins, keys, mobile
phones in your coat or handbag,
which are also to be placed on
the conveyer belt.
• Laptops are to be removed
from their carriers and placed in
a separate box. (Flights to the
USA are subject to additional
regulations.)
Please note: If you wish to
return to the Airside Center
after passing through the
security check, then you must
go through it again before you
reach your gate.
Access to the non-public area
is only possible with valid travel
documents, a passport or ID
card and a boarding card.
You should anticipate the
following times needed to
reach the gates after the passport
control (Airside Center):
Gates A: 15 – 20 min.
Gates B: 5 – 10 min.
Gates E: 15 – 20 min.
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